TAKA's Kitchen

Sanzoku-Yaki (Bandit’s Fried Chicken)

Sanzoku-Yaki (Bandit's fried chicken) is a type of Karaage (Japanese fried chicken) originated in Shiojiri-city in Nagano prefecture, which is known for being the location of 1998 winter Olympic games.

2022.04.20

Recipes with MirinRegional Specialties

KOME MISO (RICE MISO)

Rice Miso is the most common type of fermented soybean paste produced throughout Japan. It is made by fermenting soybeans with rice malt. Ordinary rice miso goes through 6 month to 1 year of fermentation process until it achieves perfect umami and mellow sweetness.

2022.04.18

Miso

AOMORI’s BARA-YAKI (Marinated Beef BBQ)

Bara-Yaki, aka Towada Bara-Yaki, is a local beef BBQ popularly eaten around Misawa-city and Towada-city, which are located in the eastern part of Aomori prefecture.

2022.04.06

Recipes with MirinRegional Specialties

HACCHO MISO

<What is it?>Haccho miso is a type of fermented soybean paste originated in Okazaki-city in Aichi prefecture. It ...

2022.03.30

MisoRecipes

MIRIN

<What is it?>Mirin is a type of rice wine made by ageing a mixture of Shochu (Japanese brandy), Mochi rice and ri...

2022.03.23

Recipes

SHIRO SHOYU (White Soy Sauce)

<What is it?> Shiro-shoyu (white soy sauce) is a type of Japanese soy sauce originated in Hekinan-city in Aichi, Japan. It’s known for its amber-like light colour and mild flavour with a touch of sweetness.

2022.03.16

Soy sauce

MUGI MISO (Barley Miso)

<What is it?> It’s a type of fermented soy been paste mainly produced on Kyushu and Shikoku islands. It’s made by fermenting soybeans, with barley malt. It’s sweeter and lighter in colour than other kinds of miso.

2022.03.16

Miso

NIKUSUI-UDON (Osaka-style Beef Udon Noodle Soup)

Nikusui Udon is a comforting and soothing beef noodle soup from Osaka, one of the major cities and food capita...

2022.03.15

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Miso-Marinated Pork Steak

You can find a lot of recipes that use Miso (Japanese fermented soy bean paste) to prepare sauces for pork loin steak or chops. However, I personally think the best way to combine Miso and pork is marinating.

2022.03.04

Classic RecipesMeatRecipes with MirinRecipes with Mugi Miso

Tori Meshi #1 (Aomori’s Local Chicken Rice)

Singapore has Chicken Rice. Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam as well. Japan is no exception, but it's not Hain...

2022.02.25

Recipes with MirinRegional Specialties